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Kevin Jones

RB

Kevin Jones came into the league as a 1st-round selection (30th overall) in 2004, drafted out of Virginia Tech. He last played in 2009 with CHI, a career spanning 6 NFL seasons. Last season's 47.8 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 42nd percentile among RBs, below average for the position. Speed is his calling card, grading in the 95th percentile among his peers. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 3,176 rushing yards and 24 touchdowns.

Size

6'0", 225#

College

Virginia Tech

Draft

Rd 1, 30th overall (2004)

Seasons

2004–2009

2004 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
61.5

85th percentile among RBs

15 games · 269 touches

Volume×0.1+1.76
Receiving×0.140.00
Total EPA×0.24-0.41
Conversion×0.1+0.62
Ball security×0.06+0.94
Yards/carry×0.12+1.74
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.40

2004 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed95▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst84▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size51▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Rushing

Rush Efficiency75▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry94▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion80▶

(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.

Receiving

Receiving50▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.

Impact

Ball Security89▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume90▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency32▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2008CHI37.71010925
2007DET47.813581833197
2006DET22.5126896615202
2005DET42.613664520109
2004DET61.51511335281801

Career profile

Across 5 NFL seasons on file, Kevin Jones has played in 63 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: DET (2004–2007), CHI (2008).

He has rushed for 3,176 yards and 24 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 144 passes for 1,011 yards and 3 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2004 with DET: 1,133 yards and 5 touchdowns in 15 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2004: a 61.5, in the 85th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2004 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
587
73/g
3
14
1.8/g
84
11/g
0
Away7
546
78/g
2
14
2.0/g
96
14/g
1
In division6
499
83/g
3
9
1.5/g
77
13/g
0
Out of division9
634
70/g
2
19
2.1/g
103
11/g
1
In wins5
477
95/g
3
7
1.4/g
77
15/g
0
In losses10
656
66/g
2
21
2.1/g
103
10/g
1
On grass4
345
86/g
1
7
1.8/g
85
21/g
0
On turf11
788
72/g
4
21
1.9/g
95
9/g
1
Indoors9
687
76/g
3
17
1.9/g
84
9/g
0
Outdoors6
446
74/g
2
11
1.8/g
96
16/g
1

2004 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1CHI36 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 34 yds, 0 TD31.3
Week 2HOU57 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD58
Week 3PHI8 rush yds, 0 TD42.7
Week 6GB5 rush yds, 0 TD44.5
Week 7NYG65 rush yds, 1 TD56.6
Week 8DAL36 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 11 yds, 1 TD54.8
Week 9WAS20 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD20.7
Week 10JAX81 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD51.6
Week 11MIN100 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD72.9
Week 12IND99 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD71.7
Week 13ARI196 rush yds, 1 TD · 4 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD98.7
Week 14GB156 rush yds, 1 TD66.6
Week 15MIN79 rush yds, 1 TD · 4 rec, 35 yds, 0 TD32.3
Week 16CHI123 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD52.9
Week 17TEN72 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 44 yds, 0 TD47.4

Kevin Jones — common questions

What position does Kevin Jones play?
Kevin Jones is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Kevin Jones played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Kevin Jones has played for DET (2004–2007), CHI (2008).
Where did Kevin Jones go to college?
Kevin Jones played college football at Virginia Tech.
When was Kevin Jones drafted?
Kevin Jones was selected in round 1, 30th overall, of the 2004 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Kevin Jones scored?
Kevin Jones has 27 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (24 rushing, 3 receiving).
What is Kevin Jones's ScoutIndex Rating?
Kevin Jones rated 37.7 for 2008, the 11th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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